Initially concerned about his availability for opening night, the Kings now believe winger Alex Laferriere will be able to go. Eric Stephens of The Athletic notes (Twitter link) that the 23-year-old was on his usual line in practice, not long after head coach Jim Hiller expressed some doubt that he’d be available to play on Tuesday. Laferriere is coming off a strong sophomore … [Read more...] about Laferriere Returns To Practice, Burroughs Lands On IR
Kings Place Kyle Burroughs On IR
The Los Angeles Kings have placed defenseman Kyle Burroughs on injured reserve with an upper-body injury. He sustained the injury after blocking a shot in Los Angeles’ October 1st preseason win over the Utah Mammoth. Despite being forced to miss the first two weeks of the season to an IR placement, Burroughs has already returned to skating per Kings’ content manager Zach … [Read more...] about Kings Place Kyle Burroughs On IR
Nylander Could Be Used As Comparable In Kempe Extension Talks
While Kings forward Adrian Kempe made it known that his desire was to get a contract extension in place before the start of the season, it’s not looking like it will happen. Part of the reason for that might be the comparable his camp is using. Pierre LeBrun of TSN and The Athletic reports (video link) that Toronto’s William Nylander is believed to be one of the comparables … [Read more...] about Nylander Could Be Used As Comparable In Kempe Extension Talks
Waivers: 10/1/25
With less than a week to go until the regular season, waiver season is in full swing. According to PuckPedia, the largest waiver placement of the preseason has taken place: Boston Bruins D Billy Sweezey Colorado Avalanche D Wyatt Aamodt F Daniil Gushchin Detroit Red Wings F Sheldon Dries D William Lagesson F John Leonard D Ian Mitchell F Dominik Shine F Austin Watson Florida … [Read more...] about Waivers: 10/1/25
Lightning Claim Pheonix Copley Off Waivers From Kings
The Lightning have claimed goaltender Pheonix Copley off waivers from the Kings, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. Copley, 33, had signed a one-year, one-way, league minimum extension with L.A. in June to continue serving as a No. 3/4 option for them this season. The longtime fringe NHLer has spent the last three years in the Kings organization, including a one-off … [Read more...] about Lightning Claim Pheonix Copley Off Waivers From Kings